March, 2024

• 15 March

  Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Pakistani Foreign Minister, discusses strategic cooperation

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Mohammad Ishaq Dar on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During a phone call, the two foreign ministers discussed the UAE-Pakistan friendship relations and strategic partnership and ways to enhance cooperation to serve the two countries’ mutual ...

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• 15 March

  Under patronage of Mansour bin Zayed, inaugural Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference to take place in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/(WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (Global Rail) will take place from 8th to 10th October 2024 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi. The inaugural flagship event will be hosted by Etihad Rail, developer and ...

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• 15 March

  UAE Food Bank launches initiative to distribute 5 million meals during Ramadan

  

  DUBAI/WAM The UAE Food Bank has announced the launch of five initiatives through which it will distribute five million meals this Ramadan. The initiative is held under the directives and supervision of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, ...

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• 15 March

  Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture explores history and heritage of Islamic art

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended the first of this year’s Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan lectures, titled ‘Islamic Artworks: History and Heritage.’ The Majlis was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; several Sheikhs; ministers, senior officials, and specialists in the fields of ...

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• 14 March

  UAE President holds telephone call with Indonesian President

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, spoke by telephone today to exchange Ramadan greetings, praying to God to make the holy month a time of goodness, mercy, and blessings for both countries and their peoples. During the call, His Highness expressed his wishes ...

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• 14 March

  In cooperation with Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority concludes first phase of campaign to enhance use of government-provided housing units

  

  ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, in cooperation with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has concluded the first phase of the campaign to enhance the use of government-provided units, covering field surveys of vacant or misused housing units in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. The campaign to enhance the use of government-provided housing units supports Abu Dhabi Housing ...

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• 14 March

  Sharjah’s ‘Ramadan Nights 2024’ begins on March 21

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Expo Centre Sharjah is all set to hold the 41st edition of “Ramadan Nights 2024”, offering 21 days of fun-filled Ramadan evenings and immersive shopping experiences for the emirate’s residents and visitors. The event, organised by the Centre with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will run from March 21 to April 10. ...

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• 14 March

  Implementation of ZGB programme discussed

  

    ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy organised a workshop on the ‘Zero Government Bureaucracy’ (ZGB) programme to discuss the mechanisms for the programme’s implementation. The programme was launched by the UAE government with an aim to streamline and simplify government procedures by eliminating unnecessary procedures and requirements. The workshop was inaugurated by Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Under-Secretary ...

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• 14 March

  Yahsat, e& UAE to bring satellite connectivity to standard smartphones

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, and e& UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the MoU, e& UAE will become the first telecom operator to partner with Yahsat under its Direct-to-Device (D2D) strategy. The collaboration includes exploring various initiatives and projects concerning Yahsat’s planned D2D ecosystem to enable ...

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• 14 March

  Adnoc Drilling receives approval for $358mn final 2023 dividend

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Drilling Company confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Assembly Meeting, including the distribution of its highly attractive final cash dividend for the year ending on December 31, 2023, with $358 million. Commenting on the announcement, Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, CEO of Adnoc Drilling, said, “In 2023 we made excellent progress ...

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